CAN (Canaan) EV-to-OCF: (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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CAN Canaan Inc CAN
39 GF Score
Price $0.26
GF Value $0.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Canaan EV-to-OCF?

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Canaan's Enterprise Value is $210.6 Mil. Canaan's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Therefore, Canaan's EV-to-OCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Canaan's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

CAN' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8   Med: 47.67   Max: 64.05
Current: -0.78

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Canaan was 64.05. The lowest was -0.80. And the median was 47.67.

CAN's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
69.72% of 2497 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.04 vs CAN: -0.78

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-20), Canaan's stock price is $0.2649. Canaan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.320. Therefore, Canaan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Canaan  (NAS:CAN) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Canaan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.2649/-0.320
=At Loss

Canaan's share price for today is $0.2649.
Canaan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.320.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Canaan EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Canaan EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canaan's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canaan EV-to-OCF Chart

Canaan Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Canaan Quarterly Data
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CAN vs ALOT, BGIN, NNDM: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Canaan's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Canaan EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Canaan's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canaan's EV-to-OCF falls into.


CAN
39GF Score
Canaan Inc CAN
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Canaan EV-to-OCF Calculation

Canaan's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=210.554/0
=

Canaan's current Enterprise Value is $210.6 Mil.
Canaan's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Is Canaan (CAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.26 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65. GuruFocus considers Canaan to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CAN:

  • EV-to-OCF:
  • GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.26 (59.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canaan Business Description

Other Exchanges CAN:Mexico35J:Germany
Address 28 Ayer Rajah Crescent, No. 06-08, Singapore, SGP, S139959
Canaan Inc is a developer of supercomputing chips and the manufacturer of digital blockchain computing equipment and the supplier of the overall scheme for computer software and hardware of digital blockchain. The revenues of the company are derived from the sales of Bitcoin mining machines and related parts and accessories. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from United States.
39GF Score

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